Signification
A casual word for a social gathering.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Ljubljana and Maribor, 'žur' culture is centered around clubs and alternative spaces like Metelkova. It often starts late (after 11 PM) and involves 'pre-drinking' at home. In the countryside, the 'veselica' is the equivalent of a 'žur'. It is more community-focused and features traditional 'Oberkrainer' music. Slovenian students have 'Študentski torki' (Student Tuesdays) where 'žuri' are organized specifically for university students with discounted prices. Slovenian slang is heavily influenced by its neighbors. 'Žurka' is a direct borrow from Serbo-Croatian and is used just as much as 'žur'.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' with 'žur'. If you say 'v žur', people will think you're trying to say you're in a hurry ('v žurbi').
Bring a Gift
If the 'žur' is at someone's house, never show up empty-handed. A bottle of wine or a bag of chips is the minimum requirement for a good guest.
Signification
A casual word for a social gathering.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' with 'žur'. If you say 'v žur', people will think you're trying to say you're in a hurry ('v žurbi').
Bring a Gift
If the 'žur' is at someone's house, never show up empty-handed. A bottle of wine or a bag of chips is the minimum requirement for a good guest.
Žur vs. Žurka
Use 'žurka' if you want to sound a bit more friendly or if the party is small. Use 'žur' for the big, legendary nights.
Register Check
Don't use 'žur' with your professor or a doctor. Stick to 'zabava' or 'dogodek' to remain respectful.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition and case for 'žur'.
Včeraj smo bili ___ (žur).
We use 'na' + locative case to describe being at a location/event.
Which word is the most appropriate for a formal business dinner?
Kako rečemo uradnemu dogodku?
'Sprejem' means reception and is the formal choice.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'žurati'.
A: Kaj ste delali včeraj? B: Celo noč smo ______.
The verb 'žurati' in the past plural form is 'žurali'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Grem na žur' to the correct context.
'Žur' is for casual, fun social settings.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVčeraj smo bili ___ (žur).
We use 'na' + locative case to describe being at a location/event.
Kako rečemo uradnemu dogodku?
'Sprejem' means reception and is the formal choice.
A: Kaj ste delali včeraj? B: Celo noč smo ______.
The verb 'žurati' in the past plural form is 'žurali'.
Match 'Grem na žur' to the correct context.
'Žur' is for casual, fun social settings.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's not a swear word. It's just very informal slang. It's perfectly safe to use with friends and peers.
Only if you are talking to friends about the 'after-party' part. For the ceremony itself, use 'poroka'.
The plural is 'žuri'. For example: 'Poleti so vsi žuri zunaj' (In summer, all parties are outside).
Use the verb 'žurati'. Example: 'Radi žuramo' (We like to party).
Yes, young people use the English word 'party' too, but 'žur' sounds more natural and local.
A 'žurer' is a person who loves to party—a party animal.
Usually, we say 'otroška zabava', but 'otroški žur' is also possible and sounds fun.
Use 'na žur' for movement (I'm going to...) and 'na žuru' for location (I am at...).
A slang term that appeared during the pandemic for illegal parties held during lockdowns.
Only in very modern, 'flat-hierarchy' startups. Otherwise, avoid it.
Expressions liées
Žurka
similarA party (slightly more informal/diminutive)
Zabava
synonymA party or entertainment
Veselica
specialized formA traditional village party
Odklop
builds onA total disconnect/wild time
Praznovanje
contrastA celebration
Popivanje
similarBinge drinking
